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Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.
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Have we evolved to understand multiple rejections on Bumble, or survive more than one ghosting from Tinder? Christine Emba explores the sociology of modern dating and how to make them more ethical.
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Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
Unlikely Collaborators
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Traditional definitions of wellbeing focus on the absence of mental illness or disease. But true wellbeing goes beyond that, says this neuroscientist.
Our desire for recognition at work can lead to perilous ends.
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There’s never been more ways to connect with the people in our lives — so why are we lonelier than ever?
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“Happiness is NOT about feelings.” Harvard happiness expert Arthur Brooks debunks the biggest myths about humanity’s most sought-after state, and explains how to actually get it.
Redemption is the journey towards becoming a better person. It's the story of human life.
Schopenhauer and Freud can help teams navigate the most prickly of collaboration problems.
How heavy is the mask that you wear?
A battle between different kinds of love.
When does "oversharing" become an issue?
Nicole has been dating someone for a while but it's not working out from her point of view. Is sudden radio silence an ethical option?
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Mating, monogamy, and maximizing your sexual potential explained by 3 sex experts.
His career helped define humanity’s place in the world by bringing us “a little closer” to our ape relatives.
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Harvard has conducted an 85-year-long study on what makes humans happy. Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger explains what they found.
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Big Think spoke to the author of "The 5 Love Languages" about the popular relationship theory — and its lack of scientific support.
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60% of people feel disconnected. Harvard professor Robert Waldinger addresses the science behind humanity’s loneliness epidemic and suggests ways to solve it.
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Eastern religion meets Western psychology: meet the Harvard professor who’s also a Zen priest as he explains how to relieve suffering using both faith and neuroscience.
Many conversations start awkwardly and derail from there, but a few simple techniques can put them back on track.
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Bo Seo, Esther Perel, and Dan Shapiro share their tips for arguing better.
We are wired to value things more when we work hard at attaining them — even if, objectively, they aren't worth that much.
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Thinkers like Richard Reeves, Louise Perry, and Judith Butler discuss parenthood and the future of the sexual revolution.
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"When Harry Met Sally" lied to you.
Quality down time is important for relationships. Here are three practical suggestions to create more of it.
The existential philosopher argued that an authentic and meaningful life is measured by choice.
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People are having less sex than ever. 3 experts explain the keys to maintaining a passionate relationship.
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Not all conflict is bad. Expert Priya Parker explains how “heat” can be harnessed for good.
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80% of the world was once polygamous. What happened?
The lack of friendship is particularly a problem for men. But there are easy ways to make friends.